Defence Forces criticised 'for slow pace of change' by oversight body

Setting up such a body was one of the recommendations made by the independent review into allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse within the organisation. File picture

The external oversight body for the Defence Forces has said that information which it should receive regarding “significant incidents of inappropriate behaviour” is not being provided to it in advance of it appearing in the media.

In a report to the Tánaiste, the independent group said in its interactions to date, “it is clear that the Defence Forces engagement with the body is not yet at the required level”.